trust

  • WINNING THE HEART MORE THAN WINNING THE ARGUMENT

    The “why” is more important than the “what”. I’ve always been told this as a new parent. If you explain the why to your kids, then it will be easier for them to obey. However, based on experience, I haven’t been as successful. When my eldest was 8 years old, my wife Jenn and I… Continue reading

  • ON LEADERSHIP: WHY PEOPLE FOLLOW

    Gallup Poll made a research and surveyed 10,000 people.  They asked these 2 questions: “What leader has the most positive influence in your daily life?” and “Can you list 3 words that best describe what this person contributes to your life?” You would expect the ‘usual suspects’ like purpose, wisdom, humor, humility, vision. But it… Continue reading

  • WHAT BREAKS TRUST

    As a leader, trust is the primary currency you and I have. People can follow because of titles.  They can follow because of incentives.  Others will follow because they might get fired.  Some will follow because of your position.  But people love to follow people they trust. Daniel was trustworthy.  People falsely accused him and… Continue reading